Project Manager Required

Adlington is a specialist developer of high-quality retirement accommodation, comprising of multi-storey privately owned apartments. It is part of the respected Gladman Group with over 30 years of development experience.

So, what will this role of Project Manager entail?

You’ll be working as part of a collaborative team of 7 Project Managers, whilst having the autonomy to take ownership of your allocated projects. This varied role is predominantly office based but with significant opportunity for site visits. It will see you coordinating and providing support for each project, including managing technical, legal, planning and financial hurdles through to the stage of signing off and starting on site. Main duties to include:

• Managing both in-house and external contracted builds, from inception through to practical completion and warranty period of the buildings
• Liaising with landowners, statutory authorities and other key stakeholders for the promotion of strategic housing land through the planning process
• Appointing and coordinating external consultants to provide necessary reports, to support planning submissions and public exhibitions
• Submitting planning applications and the discharge of planning conditions
• Liaising with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals both in-house and external, including planners, designers, contracts, local authorities and the in-house legal team
• Developing cost effective and deliverable technical solutions and liaising with construction teams during this process

What will I need to be considered for this Project Manager vacancy?

• Wealth of proven experience as a Project Manager, gained within either the construction, civil engineering or housebuilding sector
• Superb project management and business development skills
• Fantastic organisational skills with ability to manage a busy caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Although not essential, previous experience of Retirement Living developments and / or other multi-storey residential accommodation would be advantageous.

What will I receive in return?

The quality focused, family run business continues to make significant investment into employees and commercial projects, with ongoing success directly attributed to a strong emphasis on team work and open communication. Each member of the growing workforce of over 200, is valued by the experienced and approachable Management Team, and support is provided for career development.

As a Project Manager, your starting salary will be up to £70,000, level dependent on experience and qualifications.

Attractive benefits include the ability to work a 9 day fortnight, complimentary 3-course lunch daily at the onsite bistro, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 5% employer pension contributions, private healthcare, Wellness programme, and a wide variety of social events including a running club.

You’ll be working from prestigious offices in Congleton, Cheshire – which are conveniently located within easy reach of the M6 and M56. Employed on a permanent, full time contract, you will have the option of compressed hours over a 9-day fortnight, with flexible start and finish times around the core hours.

How do I apply?

All applications for this Project Manager vacancy are to Ed Gladman with strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.